
Mica Ricketts
Mica Ricketts is a freelance beauty editor and contributor to Marie Claire. She has written for titles including Refinery29 and Who What Wear UK, and also works with beauty brands on content messaging and marketing copy. She was previously Who What Wear UK's beauty editor. As someone that has tried basically every acne product on the market, she has a particular passion for debunking skincare myths and finding products that work. Plus, with two small children at home she is all about time-saving beauty routines that boost glow and disguise dark circles.
Latest articles by Mica Ricketts
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The Viral Shark FacialPro Glow + DePuffi Claims to Sculpt and Illuminate—Here’s My Honest Review
Sculpted, radiant skin in just 10 minutes
By Mica Ricketts
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If Your Aim In Life Is To Exude Quiet Luxury, Then You Need To Meet These Cashmere Fragrances
Cosy, comforting and utterly chic
By Mica Ricketts
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Heading To The Salon? Colour Melting Is The Most Natural Way to Elevate Your Hair Colour for Winter
Low-maintenance luxury
By Mica Ricketts
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Can You Really Supplement Your Way To Clear Skin? I Asked the Experts
It's time for GPs, dermatologists and nutritionists to debunk the marketing claims
By Mica Ricketts
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These Are the 6 Best Non-Drying Lip Liners for Mature Skin
No feathering permitted
By Mica Ricketts
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I’ve Tried Almost Every Candle Out There—These 8 Have the Strongest Throws
Trust me, they eliminate basically any smell
By Mica Ricketts
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Make-up Artists Swear by Contouring to Lift and Define Mature Skin—Here’s How To Do It
Subtle sculpting technique
By Mica Ricketts
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We’ve Tested Dozens of Affordable Hair Dryers—These 9 Are the Standouts
All under £65
By Mica Ricketts
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I Tried Hair Filler for Faster, Smoother Styling—and It Exceeded Every Expectation
Everything you need to know
By Mica Ricketts
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Black Is the New Nude: The Polished, Minimalist Nail Trend Taking Over 2025
A timeless shade that's surprisingly versatile
By Mica Ricketts
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New Fragrances Launch Every Day, But These 11 Heroes Have Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews For A Reason
Iconic scents with appealing price tags
By Mica Ricketts
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Trust Me as Someone With Curly Hair, I Know It Can Be Hard to Keep It Hydrated—These Are the 7 Best Conditioners to Boost Moisture
For healthy, soft and defined curls
By Mica Ricketts
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We’re Two Beauty Editors With Acne, of Course We Know These Are the 9 Best Concealers for Covering Spots
From blemishes to scars, these formulas cover it all
By Mica Ricketts
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After Many Years of Trial and Error, Here Are the 10 Best Foundations for Pale Skin—as Tested by Beauty Editors With Fair Skin
They don't compromise on the skin-like finish we love
By Mica Ricketts
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The Best Moisturisers Boost Hydration and Strengthen Your Skin’s Barrier—Here Are 16 That Do Just That for Every Skin Type
A simple step that makes the world of difference
By Mica Ricketts
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As a Fragrance Obsessive, I Never Thought I’d Say This—But These Deodorants Replaced My Perfume
Sweat less, smell amazing
By Mica Ricketts
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The Best Brightening Serums That Will Keep Your Summer Glow Going Strong
Keep glowing, even after summer ends
By Mica Ricketts
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The 7 Best Celebrity Summer Beauty Looks To Copy For Your Next Holiday
From sun-kissed cheeks to smoky eyes
By Mica Ricketts
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Air Dry Products Are The Low-Maintenance Way To Embrace Natural Hair Texture—These Are The 9 Best We've Ever Tried
Effortlessly chic hair with no effort required
By Mica Ricketts
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I’m Still Acne-Prone at 36—but This High-Tech Zit Zapper Has Proved Transformative
Plus, less post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
By Mica Ricketts
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Turns Out, Amazon Is A Treasure Trove Of Great K-Beauty Brands—Here Are 9 I'll Be Shopping
From cult moisturisers to colourful lip stains
By Mica Ricketts
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Navigating The World Of Beauty Tech Can Be Challenging, Here Are 11 Tools We Beauty Editors Rate
Investments for your skin, hair and body
By Mica Ricketts
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I Finally Got My Hands On Vieve's Sell-Out Complexion Enhancer, But Was It Worth The Wait?
Luminosity with a hefty dose of hydration
By Mica Ricketts
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I’d Never Been Able to Get ‘Glass Skin’ Before Trying This Viral K-Beauty Cushion Foundation—and It's Only £21
I put it through its paces
By Mica Ricketts
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How to Smell Good All Day: The Trick That Gets Me Compliments Even in a Heatwave
Summer-proof and editor-tested
By Mica Ricketts
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These 7 Summer Nail Colours Are Guaranteed To Make Your Tan Pop
Flattering shades for sunkissed skin
By Mica Ricketts
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Bamford’s Scented Candles Are the Fresh, Green Summer Upgrade Your Home Needs
The surprising seasonal must-have
By Mica Ricketts


